Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Shadowy |
| SKU | PPG0998-4 |
| Hex | #A29F99 |
| RGB | 162, 159, 153 |
| HSL | 40°, 5%, 62% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Shadowy
Shadowy sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Shadowy is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Clare
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Shadowy within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A29F99 in HSL space. Pair Shadowy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Shadowy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shadowy from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0998-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shadowy
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Shadowy is Chateau Gray (DEGR51). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Chateau Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Chateau Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shadowy
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Shadowy is Vintage Pewter (CSP-110). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Vintage Pewter and you'll get the same color. See the full Vintage Pewter swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shadowy
Valspar's nearest match is Hazy Stratus (4004-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.2 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Shadowy without repainting risk. See the full Hazy Stratus swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shadowy
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Watering Can (JG-135), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shadowy without repainting risk. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shadowy
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stamped Concrete (SW 7655), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Shadowy without repainting risk. See the full Stamped Concrete swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shadowy
At Kompozit, the closest color to Shadowy is Cloudy Today (0568) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shadowy
At Behr, the closest color to Shadowy is Mauve Melody (T16-18) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mauve Melody swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shadowy
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Shadowy is Coco Malt (C2-796) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shadowy
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Shadowy is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shadowy
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Shadowy is Jet Gray (0548) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shadowy
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Shadowy. The nearest is Poised Neutral (440-4DB) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shadowy
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Shadowy — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 6.16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0998-4 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shadowy
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Shadowy — the nearest deck color, Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), is clearly different (ΔE 6.65). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0998-4 instead. See the full Set In Stone swatch →